READING Schools under-15s were swept out of the English Schools Trophy when they went down 2-1 in extra time to an inspired Jersey team in St Helier.

Jersey raised their game to deny Porsche GB sponsored Reading space, and nerves played a big part in their under-par performanceas the game remained goalless at the break.

It took a Jersey goal from a corner 10 minutes into the second half to spark Reading into life and the home goal was then bombarded as Reading's midfield quartet of Adam Kingsbeer, Ryan Crockford, Danny Seward and Ian Griffin pressed forward.

Up front Simon Cox came close to putting Reading on terms, but it was Griffin who finally pulled a goal back for Reading to force extra time.

Paul Holloway was Reading's best defender, but in extra time Reading had too many players who lacked composure in front of their own goal, and Jersey grabbed the vital goal to book their place in the third round of England's premier schoolboy competition.